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Add 36/40 and 25/42

36/40 + 25/42 is 157/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 42 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
    36/40 = 36 × 21/40 × 21 = 756/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
    25/42 = 25 × 20/42 × 20 = 500/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/840 + 500/840 = 756 + 500/840 = 1256/840
  5. 1256/840 simplified gives 157/105
  6. So, 36/40 + 25/42 = 157/105
    In mixed form: 152/105

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